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Employer The Salvation Army International Location Burkesville, KY Closing date Mar 17, 2025
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Counselor - Music Instructor - Male BFOQ (Seasonal) 1881 Salvation Army Camp Rd, Burkesville, KY 42717, USA Req #34201 Monday, January 13, 2025
Location: Burkesville, KY
About this opportunity: (Seasonal)
Plans, implements, coordinates, and supervises an assigned group of children and youth; promotes quality of programs and safety of campers at all times; provides guidance and role modeling to campers; promotes and stimulates camper participation; coordinates and leads campers through their daily schedule ensuring punctuality and responsibility; supervises campers during unscheduled program time and evenings; ensures compliance with camp rules and regulations at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervises and organizes an assigned group of campers during scheduled activities and unscheduled blocks of time in cooperation with camp rules and regulations.
- Promotes and stimulates participation of campers to ensure a pleasant camp experience. Supervises cabin clean up and work details.
- Lives with a group of campers and helps each camper adjust and get to know other campers and camp life. Interprets and maintains camper compliance with camp rules and health regulations.
- Assists with program activities and other activities as assigned working closely with the program staff.
- Be prepared with rainy day activities as needed.
- Inspects fire extinguishers and reports to Head Counselor if any extinguisher has been dispensed.
- Makes sure all cleaning solutions are locked up except during use, and used only with supervision.
- Ensures that all beds in the cabin have at least 30 inches between sides of beds; there should be adequate space to provide freedom of movement and allow for exit in emergency.
- Stays in cabin with campers at night. May leave cabin for legitimate reasons only if covered by another staff member.
- Moves with campers to ALL classes and activities and remains with them unless otherwise noted.
- Keeps door to room open at night to maintain order.
- Maintains an incident report book on all campers for each camp session.
- May be asked to teach a class according to experiences or expertise.
- At the end of each camp session, wipes down all mattresses, sinks, showers, and toilets to control germs.
- Provides constant care for the needs of the campers in a safe and healthy manner.
- Determines appropriate supplies and materials for activities; ensures the campers’ safety in utilizing the same.
- Maintains the camp materials in an orderly fashion; maintains accountability for any laundry, money, and supplies necessary for camp programs.
- Prepares and maintains up-to-date records and required reports (attendance, development progress, discipline reports, etc.).
- Assists in leading campers during waterfront, nature, outdoor, arts & crafts or other activities.
- Ensures the accountability, security, and safety of children participating in camp activities.
- Participates enthusiastically as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise evening programs, special events, and camp functions.
- Sits with camper tables during meals and serves as a table monitor when needed.
- May assist in cleaning the cabins, kitchen, tables, floors, etc. in accordance with established sanitary standards.
- May assist in preparing and serving snacks and meals; ensures that campers receive nutritional food.
- Provides quality music instruction to campers.
- Teaches music theory as it applies to the appropriate level for playing purposes.
- Prepares students for recitals and concerts.
- Recommends and develops activities which will develop musical abilities and skills of students.
- Maintains discipline and acceptable behaviors of students, creating a friendly atmosphere.
- Participates and assists in various classes as assigned.
- Six months experience teaching child development or youth programs in a church preferred; six months experience teaching music education preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Endurance including climbing, standing, some bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Willingness to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours.
Why work for us?
The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission.
Additional Information
All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing to undermine its mission.
To apply, click on the “Apply Now” icon at the bottom of this posting.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
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